Join us for a dialogue featuring members of the ISSB, including the Vice-Chair of ISSB. Engage directly with standard-setters and leading practitioners to gain perspectives on how companies can navigate the next phase of climate and sustainability reporting—not just as a compliance exercise, but as a driver of long-term resilience and board-level accountability.
Key takeaways
- Understand the strategic intent and expectations behind IFRS S1 and S2.
- Reflect on the evolving role of the board in overseeing sustainability disclosures, beyond regulatory compliance.
- Explore how directors can embed sustainability into board governance and long-term value creation.
Programme
3.45 pm : Registration
4.15 pm : Welcome by Eliza Tan, Head of IPO Admissions and Head of Sustainable Development Office, SGX
4.20 pm :
Panel discussion: “The Strategic and Governance Implications of the ISSB Standards"
Moderator:
Panellists:
- Esther An, SID Fellow and CSO, CDL
- Sue Lloyd, ISSB Vice-Chair
- Verity Chegar, ISSB member
5.20 pm : Closing remarks
5.25 pm : Networking
6.00 pm : End
Light refreshments will be served during the event.
CPD Hours : NA.
SID members : Complimentary (Registration required)
No-show fee of $50 for members who fail to attend and inform at least 2 working days prior to the event.
Non-members: NA.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
This event is supported by SID corporate member, City Development Limited.
SPEAKERS
Eliza Tan
Head of IPO Admissions and Head of Sustainable Development Office, SGX
Ms Eliza Tan heads up the IPO Admissions function and Sustainable Development Office at Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo), a subsidiary of Singapore Exchange Limited. SGX RegCo undertakes frontline regulation of the Singapore capital markets. Her roles include reviewing applications to list on the Official Lists of SGX-ST Mainboard and Catalist, promoting disclosure of reliable and comparable sustainability-related information, as well as capability building initiatives in advancing sustainability performance of listed issuers. Prior to this, Eliza had years of practical experience in reviewing listed issuers' corporate disclosures and corporate actions. Eliza is a member of ISCA's Sustainability Reporting Standards Sub-Committee.
Terence Quek
CEO, Singapore Institute of Directors
Mr Terence Quek is the CEO of Singapore Institute of Directors. Prior, upon completing 13 years with the Singapore Navy, he became the regional CEO of a company he co-founded and led through two M&A exercises. Mr Quek contributed to national-level programmes related to employment, skills and sustainability, serving on committees and working groups organised by ACRA, Charity Council, Enterprise Singapore, and TAFEP. He is a board member of the Health Sciences Authority and volunteers as a District Councillor, Chair of a SAFRA clubhouse, and with SMU. He was on the board of a registered charity, startup mentor with Action Community for Entrepreneurship, and served on a School Advisory Committee.
Esther An
SID Fellow
Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited
Ms Esther An has three decades of experience in corporate sustainability and advocacy. As Chief Sustainability Officer at City Developments Limited (CDL), she helped CDL achieve top ranking in leading ESG ratings including Corporate Knight’s Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for 16 years. A pioneer in sustainability reporting, she published the first sustainability report and led the issuance of the first green bond by a Singapore company. She is a member of IFRS Sustainability Alliance and chairs the Asia-Pacific Corporate Reporting Best Practice Group. She chairs the World Green Building Council Corporate Advisory Board, and serves on GRI Supervisory Board & Corporate Leadership Group for Integrated Reporting, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Global Taskforce, UNEP FI Real Estate Group, and United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore. She was conferred 2018 SDG Pioneer for Green Infrastructure and A Low Carbon Economy by the UN Global Compact, named amongst 25 Trailblazing Women against Climate Change by Reuters and made the inaugural TIME100 Climate Leaders in Business 2023 list.
Sue Lloyd
Vice-Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board
Ms Sue Lloyd is Vice-Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). She previously served as Vice-Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and chaired the IFRS Interpretations Committee. Ms Lloyd played a central role in the formation of the ISSB, contributing to the Technical Readiness Working Group and has led technical development of global standards for both accounting and sustainability disclosure. Prior to joining the IFRS Foundation, she held roles in investment banking in Australia and the UK, and was a member of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. She holds a Master’s degree in accounting and finance from the University of Auckland.
Verity Chegar
Member, International Sustainability Standards Board
Ms Verity Chegar is a board member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). She has over 15 years of experience in ESG investing, sustainability research and stewardship. Prior to joining the ISSB, she led CalSTRS’ sustainable investment strategy and previously held senior ESG roles at BlackRock and Allianz Global Investors. Since 2014, Ms Chegar has contributed to sustainability standard-setting, serving as Co-Vice Chair of the SASB Standards Board and as liaison to the SASB Investor Advisory Group. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College and has worked extensively to integrate ESG considerations across capital markets and investment processes.
Registration
Please register online by 15 May 2025, 12pm.
Enquiries
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